Lavanya Lahane โ Co-Founder
Hello! I'm Lavanya, a pre-final year student at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar pursuing a degree in Engineering Physics. I am a results-driven Data Science enthusiast with strong foundations in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and time series forecasting, passionate about solving high-impact business and financial optimization problems. ๐น Technical Expertise: Python, SQL, scikit-learn, PyTorch, MATLAB, R, Tableau, Power BI ๐น Applied Experience: Built predictive ML pipelines, designed RL-based portfolio optimizers, hybrid option pricing models, and advanced statistical forecasting systems. ๐น Industry Exposure: Quantitative Research Intern at Trado (IITGN Research Park), where I applied ML and statistical methods to develop and backtest real-world trading strategies. ๐น Achievements: WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship (Top 20% globally), Inter-IIT Tech Meet (Rank 13/23 IITs in Algo-Trading Challenge). Currently serving as Secretary of FinCom (Finance, Consulting & Analytics Club) and Assistant Internship Coordinator (CDPC, IIT Ropar), I bring not only technical depth but also leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. ๐ I am seeking Summer 2026 Data Science/Quant internships, where I can apply my expertise in ML, analytics, and optimization to create data-driven impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and Quantitative Research professional with a strong focus on financial optimization.
Location: Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 2 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Analytics
- Financial Analysis
Career Highlights
- Top 20% in WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship
- Designed RL-based portfolio optimizers and hybrid option pricing models
- Leadership roles in FinCom and ShARE IIT Ropar
Work Experience
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey Forward Program Fellow (8 mos)
Quantitative Finance Cohort'25
Quant Delegate (10 mos)
ShARE IIT Ropar
Vice President (11 mos)
Team Member (1 yr 2 mos)
TRADO (Backed by 100X.VC)
Quantitative Research Intern (Derivatives) (2 mos)
FinCOM, IIT Ropar
Secretary (1 yr)
Coordinator (1 yr)
Executive (5 mos)
Career Development & Placement Cell, IIT Ropar
Assistant Internship Coordinator (1 yr 1 mo)
Zeitgeist IIT Ropar
Sponsership Team CoHead (7 mos)
Sponsership Team Member (7 mos)
Advitiya, IIT Ropar
Sponsorship Team Member (2 mos)
Xyromatics Automation Solution
Research Analyst Intern (1 mo)
E-CELL IIT ROPAR
Core Team Member (7 mos)
AAYAM - The physics club
Working Body Member (7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
Higher Secondary Schooling at P. R. Pote Patil Group of Educational Institutes, Amravati
at ESOB , DARYAPUR
at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - JNV